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New research by University of Delaware alumna Rachel Fidel, associate professor Kenneth A. Shores, and associate professor Anamarie A. Whitaker shows that Delaware’s rates of kindergarten redshirting—delaying entry by a year—and retention—holding children back from first grade—shifted dramatically during the pandemic. The study compares pre‑pandemic and pandemic‑era enrollment patterns, highlighting a notable change in how families and schools responded to early‑learning challenges. Findings appear in the journal Educational Researcher.

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